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Diunx · « **Reply #11880 on:** October 24, 2011, 01:35:21 PM »

I couldn't even make it to the minute mark.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #11881 on:** October 24, 2011, 02:07:53 PM »

It's like they said "Do you like Adam Sandler? If so, we'll fix that!"

chronovore · « **Reply #11882 on:** October 24, 2011, 07:49:19 PM »

Quote from: AWESOM-O on October 24, 2011, 03:17:33 AM

Quote from: chronovore on October 20, 2011, 04:02:52 AM
I re-watched Spanglish with the wife, having seen it on a flight away from my family a few years back.

Despite being a two-hanky chick flick, this movie has something for every man: Paz Vega for normal guys, Shelbie Bruce for Fistfulofmetal, and Tea Leoni for guys who wish they were fucking Mulder's wife. Or someone crazy. Tea Leoni is hot, but you don't get to be that fit without some serious mental baggage or Israeli trainers.

The film handles cultural differences deftly, if a little heavy-handedly. There are some moments of exceptional dialog in a sea of competent and believable lines, all rendered well by the cast. Looking at James L. Brooks' filmography, it's not hard to see why I liked the movie; he's a constant mid-range winner. All last night I was watching this, though, I mistakenly remembered it as being an Albert Brooks film. Oops.

I thought this was one of the most contrived films I'd ever seen.

And god, the ending. "I'm going to take you out of a fantastic private academy and put you in the shitheap public school system so that you don't forget your heritage." WTF? The daughter seemed to come out okay, since she's applying to some Ivy League school, but she could have just as easily gotten fucked over by that move.

I think the point is that, just by being in that environment, her daughter was being changed into something the mother didn't want. She didn't want her daughter to be defined that way, but she gave the daughter a choice. She could have chosen to leave, even live with that family, and continue going to her school, if she was willing to become someone very different from her mother.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #11883 on:** October 24, 2011, 09:08:08 PM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on October 24, 2011, 03:11:39 AM

Escape from New York.

80's vibe is good and I got laugh from Snake's gadgets, as well as Snake himself. Music was nice, movie itself is not so good.

Thank you

chronovore · « **Reply #11884 on:** October 25, 2011, 03:21:18 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on October 24, 2011, 02:07:53 PM

It's like they said "Do you like Adam Sandler? If so, we'll fix that!"

LOL

Pretty much that, right there. Hell, I even liked "Don't Mess with The Zohan"...

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #11885 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:57:03 AM »

Dont mess with the Zohan is a classic.

This is shit though... Like really bad. So bad I dunno if I can watch it. And I watched Fockers 3 last night.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #11886 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:12:46 AM »

watch it make crazy bank.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #11887 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:59:40 AM »

Quote from: My F*cking Grandpa on October 25, 2011, 07:12:46 AM

watch it make crazy bank.

Well, the average Adam Sandler movie makes about $100 million and this has TWO Adam Sandlers, soo...

Mupepe · « **Reply #11888 on:** October 25, 2011, 10:09:23 AM »

you're crazy, PD and lager!

Biz: yeah, after watching the 2nd one again yesterday there's actually a lot more that doesn't make sense. I look at both the 2nd and 3rd as kind of standalone though and from a pure theater experience. Seeing it at midnight with a packed audience a few days before it actually comes out is fun as hell. That's how I've seen all 3 so far.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #11889 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:10:33 AM »

The movie just isn't so smart Mupepe.

It's not shot very well, there are obvious problems with the things being done, like supposedly the bridge is mined, but there are almost no mines on it. Anyhoo why is the bridge even there if it ends in a wall?

Why not just blow it up? Etc. There really isn't that much action, or hardly any good action at all.

Look I know it's prob some nostalgy trip if you saw it as a kid, I mean if I saw this as a 8 year old it would be total bad ass shit. Not now.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #11890 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:19:04 AM »

I didn't think it was that great when I saw it either. The Thing, on the other hand, is still fucking amazing. I hear the remake/prequel/whatever has some shitty CG.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #11891 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:22:03 AM »

[youtube=560,345]TlXHCykk7fU[/youtube]

Mupepe · « **Reply #11892 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:22:46 AM »

I never saw it as a kid. It's just entertaining. Not an amazing landmark film or anything. Just good ol' fashioned smoke a J and enjoy fun.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #11893 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:25:36 AM »

Quote from: Mupepe on October 25, 2011, 11:22:46 AM

I never saw it as a kid. It's just entertaining. Not an amazing landmark film or anything. Just good ol' fashioned smoke a J and enjoy fun.

Yeah, I agree. It's not a great movie or anything, it's just a really fun movie to watch. And Kurt Russel nails his role so perfectly.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #11894 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:30:35 AM »

I didnt say it was fun on some level, im just saying it's not good.

Almost any movie can be fun with a J.

Robo · « **Reply #11895 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:39:28 AM »

I don't think anyone would argue that Escape from New York is a good movie on any objective terms. It's an appealing combination of a few fun characters, a particular gritty atmosphere that couldn't come from any other era, one of Carpenter's really strange synth-based soundtracks and a boatload of camp.

In a lot of ways, it's very similar to most of Carpenter's other stuff from around the same time; it just doesn't come together quite as well.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #11896 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:45:13 AM »

Well and I enjoyed those aspects, its even the reason why I watched it. Cause I felt the need for that vibe.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #11897 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:50:56 AM »

Quote from: Mupepe on October 25, 2011, 11:22:46 AM

I never saw it as a kid. It's just entertaining. Not an amazing landmark film or anything. Just good ol' fashioned smoke a J and enjoy fun.

Yeah, but this isn't exactly a high bar for you.

Mupepe · « **Reply #11898 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:53:42 AM »

you son of a bitch! what are trying to say??

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #11899 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:56:07 AM »

Quote from: Mupepe on October 25, 2011, 11:53:42 AM

you son of a bitch! what are trying to say??

That you get much more joy out of life than me.

Mupepe · « **Reply #11900 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:56:56 AM »

oh. well that's not so bad.

Diunx · « **Reply #11901 on:** October 25, 2011, 12:13:31 PM »

Do you guys think America is ready for a BLACK Adam Sandler? I'm writing the script in my head as I type this.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #11902 on:** October 25, 2011, 12:22:01 PM »

Quote from: Diunx on October 25, 2011, 12:13:31 PM

Do you guys think America is ready for a BLACK Adam Sandler? I'm writing the script in my head as I type this.

How about Adam Sandler as a black woman in a remake of Norbit?

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #11903 on:** October 25, 2011, 12:25:34 PM »

But only if Eddie Murphy plays a white guy.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #11904 on:** October 25, 2011, 12:26:42 PM »

Adam Sandler as Eddie Murphy as Norbit.
Eddie Murphy as Adam Sandler as Eddie Murphy.

Eric P · « **Reply #11905 on:** October 25, 2011, 12:29:40 PM »

Penda's Fen- Wait. what? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penda%27s_Fen

http://www.johncoulthart.com/feuilleton/2010/03/22/pendas-fen-by-david-rudkin/

The UK made some absolutely insane stuff for television.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #11906 on:** October 25, 2011, 02:01:26 PM »

I'm too scared to watch DH. If they fucked it up I'd be pissed, and if they got it right I'd probably cry like a puss

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #11907 on:** October 25, 2011, 02:31:27 PM »

Are adam sandler and eddy ever in thr same movie?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #11908 on:** October 25, 2011, 02:34:55 PM »

[youtube=560,345]nKdWj9-VMzs[/youtube]

I wish this would hurry up and come out on DVD.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #11909 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:15:38 PM »

[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

Diunx · « **Reply #11910 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:40:38 PM »

Ugh thanks for
reminding me that Rob Schneider exist.

Bildi · « **Reply #11911 on:** October 26, 2011, 08:14:34 AM »

Quote from: The Business on October 24, 2011, 09:04:03 PM

Paranormal Activity 3

Loved the first one, liked the second one, didn't really care for this one. The scares seemed stale and it wasn't even as brutal as the second one. 80s video was blurry. Nice to get a little backstory, unfortunately it didn't make any sense.

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If Katie's mom and her boyfriend were killed, how was that explained to them? Why would their grandmother keep tapes of her committing terrible crimes?
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It just didn't work for me. Oh well, it was a good series while it lasted and I'm still a fan of the found footage genre.

I loved the first and found the second unbelievably contrived and plain bad. I was hoping just maybe 3 was a return to form with the involvement of the original writer/director.

chronovore · « **Reply #11912 on:** October 26, 2011, 11:36:58 AM »

Quote from: Wrath2X on October 25, 2011, 07:53:48 PM

fuck everyone who doesn't like Escape From NY.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #11913 on:** October 27, 2011, 12:40:41 PM »

Spielberg admits that Indy 4 is crap and that Lucas is a talentless asshat but he just can't quit him, still plans to poop out Indy 5 and a Jurassic Park 4

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #11914 on:** October 27, 2011, 01:51:31 PM »

"I love Indy 4, but the script sucked!" wtf smh Speilberg

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #11915 on:** October 27, 2011, 02:11:14 PM »

meh, Aliens were never the problems with the Crystal Skull, and made sense for a movie made ~1950 with roswell having happened and shit, with Soviets in place of Nazis, lots to mine there. Nothing wrong with putting modern mythology alongside ancient mythology, it's not like Indiana Jones was all about realism and historical accuracy.

The problem was the writing, acting and directing - everything was just off.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #11916 on:** October 27, 2011, 02:23:17 PM »

The directing was so odd; at times it was nice (like the opening scene), but nearly every action scene seemed like it was ripped straight from POTC. Especially the "sword fighting while standing on cars" shit

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #11917 on:** October 27, 2011, 02:27:14 PM »

Yeah, I didn't really have a problem with the aliens either. I mean, the first movie had the Ark of the Covenant, the second had some magic stones, and the third had the Holy Grail. Ancient aliens isn't exactly a huge step from that.

Raban · « **Reply #11918 on:** October 27, 2011, 02:52:28 PM »

Loved Indy 4. Sure it was crazy, but it's a better popcorn film than Transformers 2, imho

Robo · « **Reply #11919 on:** October 27, 2011, 04:38:54 PM »

I dunno about "redeeming". Harrison Ford might as well have been a cardboard stand-up. "Innocuous", maybe.

chronovore · « **Reply #11920 on:** October 28, 2011, 05:46:05 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on October 27, 2011, 12:40:41 PM

Spielberg admits that Indy 4 is crap and that Lucas is a talentless asshat but he just can't quit him, still plans to poop out Indy 5 and a Jurassic Park 4

In Japan, the TV ads for the new Uncharted feature Harrison Ford playing the game, and saying "Wow" ("Sugoi~") -- Get it? Even Indiana Jones is impressed with Uncharted! :smh

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #11921 on:** October 28, 2011, 10:48:56 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on October 28, 2011, 05:46:05 AM

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on October 27, 2011, 12:40:41 PM
Spielberg admits that Indy 4 is crap and that Lucas is a talentless asshat but he just can't quit him, still plans to poop out Indy 5 and a Jurassic Park 4

In Japan, the TV ads for the new Uncharted feature Harrison Ford playing the game, and saying "Wow" ("Sugoi~") -- Get it? Even Indiana Jones is impressed with Uncharted! :smh

Harrison Ford's got a long way to go if he wants to catch up to Tommy Lee Jones:

[youtube=560,345]08foUOtIVyg[/youtube]

Mupepe · « **Reply #11922 on:** October 28, 2011, 01:10:51 PM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on October 28, 2011, 10:52:02 AM

Tommy Lee Jones' ads are pretty awesome. So are the recent Bruce Willis ones. The Harrison Ford one is just a stupid waste. Like watching a rapidly deflating basset hound try to pretend he knows how to react to a video game.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #11923 on:** October 28, 2011, 02:09:56 PM »

Anyone see the new Dark Knight Rises pics? I guess Joseph Gordon Levitt is

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Robin or something. I haven't seen them myself.

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Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #11924 on:** October 28, 2011, 02:15:03 PM »

That's fine. They're blocked for me at work, just curious. Not curious enough to go looking, though.

Mupepe · « **Reply #11925 on:** October 28, 2011, 02:17:17 PM »

oh god no. that's terrible if true

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #11926 on:** October 28, 2011, 02:23:41 PM »

Quote from: Wrath2X on October 28, 2011, 02:21:09 PM

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on October 28, 2011, 02:15:03 PM
That's fine. They're blocked for me at work, just curious. Not curious enough to go looking, though.

.....Well I did anyway

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He's dressed up like a cop, which is what he's casted at. But Batfantards seem to be convinced that he's Robin, and he didn't help by not really saying no in the interview
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Ah, makes sense in a crazy fanboy way. I casually like Batman, but I'm no Batfantard.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #11927 on:** October 28, 2011, 02:34:05 PM »

It seems weird that they'd cast him as just some random cop.

cool breeze · « **Reply #11928 on:** October 28, 2011, 02:46:14 PM »

yeah, what? how do you get that from the photos

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #11929 on:** October 29, 2011, 04:34:50 AM »

I know I shouldn't doubt Nolan given his nigh perfect track record, but this is really sounding like a train wreck with every new bit of info

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #11930 on:** October 29, 2011, 08:14:35 AM »

You fools are not reading the current Venom series? WTF

(I have no interest in the character but this is a cool series, no foolin', Killer Art by Tony Moore and Tom Fowler)

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #11931 on:** October 29, 2011, 08:39:02 AM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on October 29, 2011, 08:17:18 AM

I haven't checked that out yet, but I'm not really confident. He's just a fundamentally broken character. He's so bad that even when they obliterate everything he is and start from scratch, the name and few common elements alone are enough to turf him.

But man does he ever sell toys.

Rick Remender is a talented dude - it's worth your time. God knows I had zero interest 'til I heard that it was Remender/Tony Moore working on it. If you've read Fear Agent, you'll know that's a recipe for awesome.

Eric P · « **Reply #11932 on:** October 29, 2011, 10:09:05 AM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on October 29, 2011, 04:42:53 AM

Quote from: Wrath2X on October 29, 2011, 04:40:29 AM

I was under the impression company exec's forced him to do it.

Nah, they asked, they urged, Sam said no, then Avi took Sam aside and said he was being really selfish and all the kids wanted to see Venom. That's when Sam cracked.

proof positive that kids are distinguished mentally-challenged.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #11933 on:** October 31, 2011, 05:27:05 PM »

Quote from: AWESOM-O on October 26, 2011, 02:32:56 PM

Escape from New York is amazing until the sun comes up. At that point, the atmosphere just isn't the same. I've always thought the whole thing should have taken place at night.

Quote from: CajoleJuice on October 25, 2011, 11:56:07 AM
Quote from: Mupepe on October 25, 2011, 11:53:42 AM
you son of a bitch! what are trying to say??

That you get much more joy out of life than me.

Probably helps that he's not a Mets fan.

This is true.

Bebpo · « **Reply #11934 on:** October 31, 2011, 10:47:06 PM »

A Tale of Two Sisters

or

House of the Devil

or

Devil's Backbone

Best horror film for Halloween?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #11935 on:** October 31, 2011, 11:01:47 PM »

House Of The Devil

Bebpo · « **Reply #11936 on:** November 01, 2011, 03:37:20 AM »

Went with The Devil's Backbone. Was good, though not really a horror film so only slightly Halloween appropriate. More like a regular film that just happened to have ghosts.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #11937 on:** November 01, 2011, 04:24:56 AM »

good film, agreed

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #11938 on:** November 01, 2011, 08:58:17 AM »

Drive

Very cool. Great music. Would have loved more night shots of the town. Goslings part annoyed me a bit because he was so quiet, maybe too quiet to seem human. But I guess thats what they went for.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #11939 on:** November 01, 2011, 01:50:07 PM »

Gonna see The Skin I Live In on Friday. I'm a huge Almodovar fan, totally psyched.

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